Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 51252

Dental Services: West Dorset

Tabled: 9 May 2025
Answered: 14 May 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the NHS dentistry funding model in ensuring access to dental care in West Dorset.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural and coastal areas. To rebuild dentistry in the long term, we will reform the dental contract with the sector, with a shift to focus on prevention and the retention of ...
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